New Peak Cymru arts and community gardening project for 14-18 year olds

The Children in Need Big Sky Programme seeks applications from Powys-based organisations working with children aged 8-13 in rural and isolated...

Upcoming Online Snapshot Training Sessions

Social enterprise Beam has partnered with local mental health charity Rekindle to provide holistic career coaching and wellbeing support to 18-25 year...

The Shrewsbury and Telford hospital NHS Trust are looking for children and young people aged between 7-17 to participate in a one off focus group to...

Information to support you and your children, or families you work with, to understand emotional regulation, support their mental health and wellbeing

Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Town Council is excited to announce a fantastic opportunity for young

individuals to become active participants in local...

Are you the parent or carer of a child or young person with a learning disability in Wales?

Play Work in Powys are looking for providers to deliver play opportunities during the school holidays across the county

Play Wales have published a new information sheet about play deprivation and the potential of playwork to overcome consequences

Play Wales publish draft response to the Welsh Government consultation on the professional registration of the playwork and childcare workforce

City and Guilds assured gaming and gambling awareness and harm reduction prevention: education is offered on 1st March 10am - 12 noon. This is aimed...

With a new First Minister taking office in March 2024, a UK Government election on the near horizon, and a Senedd election to prepare for in the next...

Grymuso lleisiau rhieni a gofalwyr i hyrwyddo hawliau plant. Bydd y weminar hon yn lansio hyb ar-lein 'Rhieni sy'n Cysylltu Cymru', a fydd yn darparu...

Area 43 provides safe spaces, information, support, counselling and training to young people aged 11 – 25 at their flagship Youth Café, Depot in...

Have you booked your place at the next CYP Network? Meet the Lottery and discuss what children and young people in Powys need or want funded. Bring...

Mae NYTH/NEST yn fframwaith ar gyfer creu dull gweithredu system gyfan i wasanaethau iechyd meddwl a llesiant i fabanod, plant a phobl ifanc.

...

Adverse Childhood Experiences are stressful or traumatic experiences including abuse, neglect and a

range of household dysfunctions such as...

Bereaved parents’ listening events-

This will be an opportunity for parents who have suffered the loss of a pregnancy or death of a baby in Wales...

Exam time is stressful for both young people and their parents. Mind and other organisations offer support at this time.

A survey to research the effects of the cost-of-living crisis on community organisations in Wales. This research is being undertaken on behalf of...

Crimestoppers launches an All-Wales campaign which aims to spotlight the worrying trend in criminal gangs that are using e-cigarettes and vapes to...

Play Wales have published a summary of the forthcoming Play and Wellbeing report. The summary includes information on :

the scope and approach of the...

Cultivate has been awarded a grant by PAVO to carry out lots of cooking on a budget type workshops.

Place2Be launched the mental health awareness week in 2015 to empower, equip and give a voice to every child in the UK.The theme this year is 2 My...

This briefing introduces our forthcoming Playing and being well: A review of recent research into children’s play, social policy and practice, with a...

This fund is open to areas around a Tesco store which would include Llanfyllin, and Welshpool when thinking of Tesco in Newtown. Llandindod Tesco and...

Mae Cyngor Sir Powys ar hyn o bryd yn y camau cychwynnol o baratoi CDLl Nwydd, a fydd yn cynllunio ar gyfer anghenion ardal CDLl Powys ar gyfer y...

Calan offer different programmes of support for Children and Young People who have experienced domestic abuse and / or adversity. Including the...

The next meeting of the Children and Young People's Network will be on Tuesday 13th February, 2pm-4pm.

We will be joined by Chris Baker of the...

The briefing looks at case reviews published between 2022 and 2023 involving parental substance use problems. Key learning points include:...

Over 1500 young people in Wales gave their views about the school day, the Youth Parliament has published a report detailing the findings. These...

Many children and young people experience racism and racist incidents in secondary school, and few have confidence in how this is dealt with,...

Joseph Polidoro hosts a podcast , with written transcript, discussing the issue of decline in mental health of children and young people and the links...

This project will look at the barriers young people in Wales face when trying to live a sustainable life, led by 12 young people who have been trained...

Join the Children and Young People's Network to chat to the National Lottery about Funding for children and young people in Powys.

“Children need the freedom and the time to play;

play is not a luxury, play is a necessity." (Kay Redfield Jamison).

NSPCC have released a webinar on bullying in sport. Do you know the differences between banter and bullying?

The first ever podcast by Clybiau Plant Cymru Kids’ Clubs covers the topic of risky play and the benefits to the children, including how to remove...

The consultation covers 3 matters - The principle of modifying the school year

Options for implementing changes to the school year including being...

WeCare Wales is delighted to offer young individuals a unique opportunity to explore the dynamic world of childcare and discover promising career...

The NSPCC has opened applications for its Online Safety Youth Taskforce, for young people aged 13 to 16 across the UK, to help shape decisions about...

The report looks at the barriers some people face to accessing the outdoors. including community cohesion, health and wellbeing and equality and...

Yn y cylchlythyr hwn ceir gwybodaeth am greu ‘anrheg Nadolig i ymdawelu’ sy’n llawn offer rheoli emosiynau i bob oedran, rhoi’r rhodd o amser i’ch...

The report finds that: within a ranking of countries based on their most recent rates of child income poverty and the proportional change in that rate...

The next meeting is on 28 February 2024 and it will focus on latest developments and plans for the NEST programme

Mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn ymgynghori ar ddibenion gwario’r dyfodol ar gyfer cyllid asedau segur yng Nghymru. Mae Cronfa Gymunedol y Loteri Genedlaethol...

Find out more about the new school counselling service.

Online peer support groups for adults wherever they live in the UK . Battle Scars Discovery Journal for young people in the UK aged 10-17, Battle...

The session provides you with the tools to safeguard and build the resilience of young people against gaming and gambling related harms. On...

Julie Morgan MS has announced the launch of the Welsh Government consultation on professional registration of the childcare and playwork workforce. ...

It is a shocking fact that over one million adults in the UK have borrowed money from a loan shark and are suffering as a result.

Since the COVID-19...

In 2022, the Government's internal review of Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) recommended that the Home Office conduct a full review of CSPs...

Flying Start is a Welsh Government programme for families with children under 4 years of age in some of the most disadvantaged areas of Wales. In...

The information Powys has sent in will be used to create national NYTH/NEST reporting using the reporting template agreed by RPB NEST leads. Welsh...

This contract is to deliver support for children and young people with a disability, those with additional learning needs and their families across...

The next Children and Young People's Network is on Tuesday 12th December at 10am, online. Sharon Titley lead for Powys County Council Nyth/Nest...

The Youth Endowment Fund has published a report on children’s experiences of violence in England and Wales which includes a survey of over 7,500...

A lack of political vision and ambition to improve childhoods is holding this nation back. Babies, children and young people in the UK have been...

This World Children’s Day, Victim Support shared their Children & Young People’s Supporters Toolkit – this is aimed at anyone working with Children &...

The 30th anniversary issue features articles by more than 20 partners sharing their journeys to making children’s rights a priority within their...

Cardiff has received global recognition as the first city in the UK to be awarded UNICEF Child Friendly City status. Cardiff's Child Friendly Strategy...

Mae ein pennod gyntaf yn canolbwyntio ar rôl Prif Swyddog Gweithredol PAVO, Clair Swales.

Daeth Clair yn Brif Swyddog Gweithredol interim ym mis...

Since the publication of the LGBTQ+ Action Plan for Wales, we have focused our efforts on putting the plan into practice. Some of our key updates...

Sport Powys offers a wide range of inclusive sport and physical activity opportunities, advice, sign posting, skills development and training. By...

The PAVO Mental Health webpages created with and for young people are now available in Welsh. They have resources, organisations that can help and...

A newly published document from the Home Office in respect of County Line Exploitation. There is some useful guidance, links and things to look for...

Fel eich Comisiynydd Heddlu a Throseddu ar gyfer Dyfed-Powys, fy nyletswydd i yw sicrhau gwasanaeth plismona effeithiol ac effeithlon ar gyfer ein...

Following a consultation with over 1,300 young people, adults and professionals, the Welsh Youth Parliament’s Climate and Environment Committee...

Mae'r argyfwng costau byw yn cael, a bydd yn parhau i gael, effeithiau eang a hirdymor ar fywydau pobl o ddydd i ddydd yng Nghymru, ond gydag...

The theme of the conference is Safeguarding in Rural Communities with a focus on Mental Health. 9am - 4.30pm

Following the Welsh Government’s Programme for Government commitment to develop a National Framework for Social Prescribing in Wales, we are delighted...

Mae’r cwrs hwn yn galluogi cyfranogwyr i bennu cost y gwasanaethau a ddarperir gan eu mudiad, a chynhyrchu a monitro cyllidebau a llif arian parod. ...

See the Google Survey to share with the children who you think might like to have their voices heard. The voice of any child, bereaved or not, is...

Work is currently underway to improve and develop the bereavement services that children and young people in Wales can access. Feedback from this...

PAVO is relaunching the Health & Wellbeing Network for Powys Third Sector on Wednesday 29th November, 12noon - 4pm at The Strand Hall, Builth Wells,...

In the new year Children in Wales are offering: Anxiety in Young People, Understanding Theory and Practical Solutions.

Identity and Self Esteem in...

Action for Children has published a report into school refusal which looks at the experiences of parents and carers in the UK. The report includes...

NSPCC Learning has published a briefing collating learning from NSPCC early years work with expectant parents and children aged 5 and under. The...

If a charity is registered with the Charity Commission and it's annual turnover is more than £25,000 but less than £1million -

it is required to have...

Cyhoeddwyd y bydd Cyfarwyddwr Addysg a Gwasanaethau Plant Cyngor Sir Powys, Lynette Lovell yn ymddeol o’i swydd gyda’r cyngor y flwyddyn nesaf. Yn gyn...

Powys Advocates work with people in fuel poverty, giving advice, support, and advocacy.  We help people understand how they’re using energy and how...

Tobacco smoking is the single most preventable cause of ill health, disability, and death in the UK - the proposed actions could make a huge...

Clybiau Plant Cymru Kids’ Clubs is asking all out of school childcare clubs across Wales to complete the 2023 Club Survey. The aim of the survey is to...

Mae 10 gwobr o £1,000 a 15 gwobr o £200 ar gael i ysgolion, colegau a meithrinfeydd y DU i alluogi staff a myfyrwyr ysgol i greu prosiectau creadigol...

The Deputy Minister for Social Services, Julie Morgan MS has responded to the recommendations in the Ministerial Review of Play steering group report.

Nearly half (48%) of Welsh children aged seven to 11 are regularly using social media, according to a survey led by academics at Cardiff University....

Join us for the Children and Young People's Network on Tuesday 12th December. Meet Sharon Titley , Nyth/Nest lead for Powys and hear what Nyth/Nest...

Children in Wales and the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years (PACEY) have formed an exciting new partnership. This partnership...

Fighting With Pride supports the health and wellbeing of LGBT+Veterans, service personnel and their families – in particular those most impacted by...

This year in Wales, the Police and Fire Service will lead on the annual Halloween and Bonfire Night Safety Campaign – Operation Be a Nice Guy.We’ll be...

Communities for Work Plus Powys is a mentoring scheme that allows anyone over 16 across Powys to access expert advice and guidance to help them...

In Wales, Eco-Schools is managed by Keep Wales Tidy, a charity set up over 50 years ago with a focus on making Wales a cleaner, greener and healthier...

Wild Skills Wild Spaces is a pioneering and award-winning project that boosts people’s mental and physical wellbeing by reconnecting them with...

The theme for the next Children's Mental Health Week will be " My Voice Matters"

My Voice Matters is about empowering children and young people by...

On Tuesday 10 October 2023, World Mental Health Awareness Day, The DPJ Foundation shared their first series of therapeutic children’s picture books...

Rydym wedi derbyn arian oddi wrth Lywodraeth Cymru ar gyfer 2023/24 i ddarparu nwyddau mislif am ddim i fenywod a merched yn ein cymuned. Fel rhan o’r...

If you’re more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under 4, you may be entitled to get help to buy healthy food and milk.

If you’re eligible,...

As part of their work to support children and young people in rural areas BBC Children in Need is delighted to present their Big Sky Programme. The...

Hafren Dyfrdwy say- we recognise though that with the current cost of living crisis the priority need in our communities is for support with core and...

The briefing has been updated to reflect the changes to the guidance that were published in September 2023. This includes information on new...

As you may be aware, the Bereavement Working Group was set up last year to produce bereavement resources for families and professionals to use.

The Welsh Government has created a Democratic Health Task and Finish Group to review the health of community and town councils in Wales.

Mae...

The In-Work Support Service is a new, Welsh Government funded service being delivered by Minds in Powys. It is a 2 years’ project focussed on reducing...

Social prescribing needs investment for communities to thrive, and this starts at a hyper local level. Small groups and organisations know the...

It is clear that the summer season in Powys would look very different without the help of volunteers who work tirelessly to

organise local shows and...

Play Wales was commissioned to produce the children's version, A Review of Play in Wales – What it means for children and young people. It provides an...

Young Wales have an Exciting opportunity to join the Young Person’s Guarantee Advisory board -Looking for a young person aged 16 - 24 with a passion...

Welsh Government has partnered with Sustrans Cymru, who are providing a comprehensive toolkit to support schools in creating an active travel school...

Poverty denies children and young people many of their rights. The practitioners and professionals who responded to this survey, work with a minimum...

The employment of children is covered by strict rules and regulations which protect children from any harm or being exploited and to make sure the...

The Lucy Faithfull Foundation has seen a 32% increase in under-18s contacting them about their sexual thoughts or behaviour, and a 26% rise in adults...

The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) has published an article which reports a rise in children tricked into sharing sexual images of themselves by...

This half day course will provide you with key information about UK Data Protection legislation including the EU & UK GDPR, providing you with an...

As part of our work to support children and young people in rural areas BBC Children in Need is delighted to present our Big Sky Programme. The...

Play Wales offer a wide range of resources on their website covering every aspect of play and playwork. If young people are considering Play Work...

Would learning more about Hate Crime and Mate Crime support your work.

Rydym yn falch o gadarnhau bod Area 43 wedi sicrhau contract cwnsela newydd i bobl ifanc ym Mhowys. Bydd Area 43 yn dechrau'r gwasanaeth cwnsela...

We often hear that many people haven't heard about advocacy and may not know when it might be able to support them or someone they know

Have you been pregnant or given birth in the last two years and called NHS 111 Wales?

The next CYP Network will be focussed on the Nyth / Nest Framework and how it affects those who work or volunteer in the third sector. Join us on...

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has published new guidance on data protection when sharing information to safeguard children.The guidance...

The NSPCC has launched Building Connections, a new online service developed to help young people tackle loneliness. Over 11 sessions, trained Building...

Mae fêpio wedi datblygu i fod yn broblem gynyddol ledled Cymru ac rydyn ni’n cynnal arolwg i ddarganfod oddi wrth y gweithwyr proffesiynol ym Mhowys...

Support the parents you know to answer just three questions to help Welsh Government hear what support do parents need, want, find useful? Could they...

In our new research report, What children say about play in Wales: 2022, nearly 7,000 children and teenagers in Wales tell us about how satisfied they...

Charities and other organisations providing youth-led projects focused on empowering young people to tackle the climate crisis are being invited to...

The Welsh Affairs Committee has today launched a new inquiry looking at population change in Wales. Wales has a larger proportion of older people than...

If you are 5-25 and have a loved one who is seriously ill, Hope Support is there to help

“The need for children to play outdoors freely and safely has never been so important and I’m looking forward to working with our members to promote...

The Dyfed Police and Crime Commissioner is looking for young people from Powys to join the Youth Forum . I am looking to recruit up to 20 youth forum...

This programme will award grants of between £5,000 and £80,000 on behalf of the MOD’s Armed Forces Families Fund Early Years Programme for projects...

Children in Wales celebrate 30 years. For the Autumn and Winter magazines we're doing things a bit differently -

* Part 1 - the Autumn edition...

Rydym ni’n edrych ar y gefnogaeth sydd ar gael i Rieni a hoffem ofyn am eich cyngor am ein gwasanaethau

We are looking at the support available to...

Severn Wye offer a fully funded programme of energy advocacy for people in Powys, to help them save energy and reduce their energy costs, over the...

Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to support a vital leader in the voluntary sector, giving them the capacity to grow, develop and increase...

The Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (ACAMH) has published a new podcast episode about a paper on interventions in children and...

A Ministerial Review of Play in Wales: what nextt?.23 November 2023 (9:00am - 4:30pm)

Mercure Holland House Hotel, Cardiff

This conference will...

As part of the Early Years Integration Transformation Programme (PATHFINDER) developing a more joined up responsive approach for support for children...

Sharon Titley Nyth Nest lead for Powys County Council sets out the Nyth Nest Framework and how it intends to support babies, children and young people...

Funded by the Welsh Government, Powys County Council are working to promote period dignity.

The British Youth Council’s Youth Select Committee has launched a call for evidence on the impact of the rising cost of living on the health and...

The aim is to provide a scheme, which is open to all new and expectant parents in Wales. Bundles would be offered to all families free of charge for...

Join PAVO for Funding Fairs across Powys. If you are involved with a local group, club, organisation or charity looking for funding? Then these...

Grants (fully funded) are now available to individuals, charities and community groups who wish to create, enhance or restore nature networks. These...

Alma Economics has been commissioned by the Welsh Government to undertake research into the childcare and playwork workforce in Wales with the aim of...

Rhian Croke and Simon Hoffman of Swansea University have published in The International Journal of Human Rights.This article reports on research...

A total of 8,330 children and young people shared their views with us through our Ambitions for Wales survey. Over 1,000 parents, carers, and...

Trends in Children’s Street Play, a new report conducted by Play England in partnership with Save the Children UK, has found that one of the most...

Shared Power - using your lived experience to help in the planning and development of Health and Wellbeing Services in Powys , Writing a Funding Bid...

The aim of the Making a Difference in Powys fund is to grow the capacity of local organisations to deliver new activities that address the priorities...

NSPCC Learning has launched a safeguarding in sport package of elearning courses aimed at professionals with a lead role in running a sport or...

Research in Practice has published three videos on the use of digital technologies in social work. The videos cover: the implications for children and...

Llais has established a collaborative partnership with Yr Urdd, Merched y Wawr, Mudiad Meithrin and Mudiad Ffermwyr Ifanc Cymru.

It will enable...

Outdoor play is important for children’s health, wellbeing and happiness, but we see a decline in this type of play. Children of all ages consistently...

Join on 7th September for the World Suicide Prevention Day webinar, on Zoom from 10am - 12pm to learn more about ways you can support those feeling...

The next Children and Young People's network meeting is to be held on Tuesday 5th September, 2pm. Come and meet colleagues from all sectors, discuss...

Rydym yn chwilio am gyd-gadeirydd i helpu i arwain a datblygu'r gymuned ymarfer (CoP) plant a phobl ifanc wrth i ni barhau i weithio gyda'n...

Examples of work from around Wales showcasing the Nyth/ Nest principles.

Diweddariad gan y Bwrdd Gweithredu Strategaeth Gwaith Ieuenctid – Awst 2023: Youth Work Strategy Implementation

Board update – August 2023:

Problemau capasiti presennol yn y Tîm Ymyrraeth Ieuenctid. Capacity issues within the Youth Intervention Team .

The Youth Led Grant Scheme is now Open! Closes 11th September 2023

The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has published a report on parents’ experiences in the UK labour market during the pandemic and the impact on...

The goals of the fund are:

support community groups to take ownership of assets which are at risk of being lost to the community

support community...

Trends in Children’s Street Play, a new report conducted by Play England in partnership with Save the Children UK, has found that one of the most...

The Autumn edition will focus on capturing all the positive work that has been happening across Wales over the last 30 years, in terms of recognising...

7th February 2024 marks the return of the fourth annual FREE virtual mental health festival for educational settings

A document which outlines Powys Regional Partnership Board’s (RPB) shared vision, objectives and priorities for the next five years has been...

Opportunity for the young people you work with to have their say - take part in the My School Day Survery

Playful Childhoods website offer many ideas for playing at no or very low cost. With top tips for playing outside and for playing in the holidays....

This year the Mid and West Wales Community Cohesion Team are specifically encouraging applications from those interested in coordinating projects...

The strategy outlines the steps the Commissioner will take over the next three years to improve children's lives in Wales.

The vision - A Wales...

Mae Sandra yn Hwb Cymunedol y Taj Mahal yn dechrau trefnu Bore Coffi rheolaidd yn yr hwb ar fore Mercher gan wahodd sefydliadau a grwpiau i gymryd...

Listening is about finding ways to communicate and finding opportunities, techniques and approaches for children to express their views.

Welsh...

The report discusses issues around reliable data due to: under-reporting of concerns or offences relating to exploitation; and stereotypical...

The briefing includes key learning around: identifying children and young people at risk of CSE; recognising and responding to signs of CSE; and the...

The short film has a strong focus on children and teenagers’ voices – they tell us what play means to them. The film portrays why play is vital to...

An information pack for all those working with parents and carers, on the Welsh Government's Parenting Support.

The resource is being launched as a first step in supporting parents, teachers and other professionals working with young people to talk about the...

Rydym yn chwilio am gyd-gadeirydd i helpu i arwain a datblygu'r gymuned ymarfer plant a phobl ifanc wrth i ni barhau i weithio gyda'n rhanddeiliaid i...

Join colleagues from all sectors to discuss the issues and challenges you are hearing from the communities you serve. Share information, network and...

The 24/7 Crisis Hwb facility has been established in Carmarthen by Hywel Dda University Health Board, thanks to a commitment in the Co-operation...

Read The future is a playground -Designers and children are reinventing play spaces for a changing world by Kaitlin Gibson and listen to the Podcast...

A careers in health and social care in Powys webpage is now up and running on the Regional Partnership Board website:

A creative opportunity for schools, community groups, childcare and play settings to raise awareness of Children’s Rights and get children and young...

Top tips for playing in and enjoying nature with children of all ages

Cruse Bereavement Support is able to offer a 3 hour 'Impact of Bereavement on Children and Young People' training course, which can be delivered in...

Forthcoming training from Children in Wales includes: Managing for the first time, Uncooperative behaviour and disguised compliance; a focus on...

THE TREE COUNCIL BRANCHING OUT FUND – Grants of between £200 and £2,000 are available to a range of not-for-profit organisations, including town and...

A workshop was held on 11th July, the report summarises the key points from the 8th meeting of people from across Wales involved in a Community of...

Another application window has been launched as part of an exciting funding programme which could help Powys communities build pride in place,...

All the places for children to eat for free or £1.00 during the six week summer holidays.

Powys Youth Justice Service and the Young people of Powys requires a special kind of person who can help repair the harm caused by Young People who...

The Department for Education (DfE) has published a policy paper on information sharing which explores the barriers and potential enablers to better...

Children whose families are on lower incomes and qualify for certain benefits can apply for a grant of £125 per learner and £200 for learners entering...

Sesiwn Friffio 7 Munud ADUS SUSR 7 minute briefing

MUSIC FOR ALL COMMUNITY PROJECT GRANTS - Grants and awards, usually equivalent to £1,500, are available to not-for-profit organisations, including...

The early years play a significant role in childhood as well as in shaping our futures. To ensure that all children aged 0 to 5 years have the best...

The United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child has published its latest findings about the UK’s implementation of children’s rights. The...

Simon Weedy writes - Child in the City

This article reports on the publication of the Play Wales briefing paper, Playing and being well: A review of...

Mae Cyngor yn cynnal adolygiad o ganolfannau hamdden ym Mhowys, fel rhan o adolygiad ehangach o wasanaethau’r Cyngor. Byddwn yn ystyried y...

Social prescribing can support people of all ages, but there has historically been a greater emphasis on working with adults. However, there are a...

The Service Children Awards Cymru will be brought to you in partnership with Veterans Awards CIC, SSCE Cymru, supported by the Armed Forces in Wales...

This draft strategy has been co-constructed with families with lived experience of poverty and the organisations that support them. he major levers...

The Welsh Government consulted between 17 August and 7 November 2022 on legislative proposals in four areas:

• eliminating profit from the care...

The Welsh Centre for International Affairs (WCIA) is a registered charity that inspires people in Wales to learn about and act on global issues, so...

Free courses on Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture in Wales and Understanding Bereavement and Grief.

Young People's experience at school should be fun, educational, and inspiring, but sometimes access to more creative and physical activities is...

The Welsh Government have opened a consultation to gather views on their five objectives to improve the lives of children and young people in poverty....

Ofsted has published a report on international perspectives on early years and how policies and services in England compare. Findings include: many...

Awareness Raising sessions are offered on Friday 7th July 1.30 - 3.30pm and

Wednesday 12th July 10-12 noon.

Children's Rights and Participation for those under 12, for 11-25s and for Early Years

This is a formal invitation to submit a fixed price to deliver the service.

It is anticipated that the service mobilisation date will be 1st October...

Researchers would like to speak to people from ethnic minority backgrounds who are enrolled on (or have recently been enrolled on) Further Education,...

The Welsh Government is developing a new national mental health strategy and we want to hear your views on what this should look like. We have...

The Basic Income for Care Leavers in Wales Pilot is supporting 500 young people leaving care with an income of £1280 (after tax) per month for three...

The framework is an established and pre checked list of individuals and organisations that Powys County Council staff can use to assist and enhance...

Mae'r strategaeth hon wedi'i chreu ar y cyd â theuluoedd sydd â phrofiad bywyd o dlodi a'r sefydliadau sy'n eu cefnogi. Mae dros 3,300 o unigolion,...

“Poverty is the biggest issue affecting children in Wales, and tackling it effectively is the Welsh Government’s biggest task.

“It’s hugely...

The survey of over 1,000 women across the UK found that more than one in ten struggled to bond with their baby in the first few weeks after birth.

We're delighted to share our Summer edition of our 'CEO Connecting,' newsletter from our Chief Executive Officer, Clair Swales.

Carers Wales offer a calendar of free online training and well-being/information sessions coming up for carers in July onwards. They are all online...

Nod y cwrs yw gwella gallu pobl i nodi, asesu a rheoli risgiau mewn mudiad.

The aim of the course is to enhance people’s ability to identify, assess...

The Powys Nature Partnership is offering partners, organisations, and services the chance to bid for grant funding to create local places for nature...

Do you lead an organisation? Would you like to meet other leaders in a supportive environment?

July 13th, 2- 3.30pm by zoom.

This Infant Mental Health Awareness Week, NSPCC Learning has collated a range of services and resources to help professionals support parents and...

Digwyddiad Rhwydwaith Cynnwys Gwirfoddolwyr - trafod materion allweddol yn ymwneud â gwirfoddoli

PAVO Volunteer Involvers Network event - discuss...

Play Wales has published a new briefing note to introduce the forthcoming Playing and being well:Looking at a relational capability approach as a new...

The Senedd recently published a report into the Children, Young People and Education Committee's review into mental health support in higher...

The Future Generations Commissioner is gathering information and speaking with a wide range of people and organisations to help shape Our Future...

We need to protect and improve children’s opportunities to play in the public realm and what local government and health organizations can do about...

Meet colleagues from all sectors and share issues and opportunities for working together.

THINK welcome you to submit a proposal on the role of transport in creating healthy rural communities. We welcome exploratory projects from...

Development of the Powys Child Poverty Task Force and plan.

The Youth Panel is a two-year voluntary programme where your child will influence our charity, the way that we work and the work that we do. Open...

The Welsh Charity Awards are back! The awards, organised by WCVA, recognise and celebrate the fantastic contribution charities, community groups,...

Enwebiadau nawr ar agor! - Nominations are now open!

On Wednesday 14 June 2023 Thousands of children aged 4-11 across the UK will take part in a short, supervised walk and classroom or assembly...

The Approved Chairs and Reviewers List Update. Research has found that the issues surrounding the capacity of Chairs and Reviewers to carry out...

Mae’r grwpiau rydym yn awyddus i’w cefnogi yn darparu gwasanaethau a gweithgareddau a fydd yn gwneud gwahaniaeth enfawr i deuluoedd ac unigolion lleol...

The campaign will run around #GivingTuesday, from 28 Nov- 5 Dec. Last year we raised over £28.6m for 1021 charities Applications are open now until...

The Children’s Coaching Collaborative (CCC) have created a resource hub to support children’s coaching and help prioritise the rights and needs of all...

Strengthening the legal rights of young people in care must be a priority if Welsh Government is to achieve “radical reform” and reverse a frightening...

An online session via Teams presented by Dr Andrea Hammel, Reader in German / Director, Centre for the Movement of People (CMOP), Aberystwyth...

“Introducing the Voluntary Youth Work Organisations Support Scheme (VYWOSS), a new initiative aimed at providing funding to voluntary youth work...

The resources have been developed as part of the Welsh Government’s Anti-Racist Wales Action Plan (ARWAP) and aim to ensure workforces understand and...

NSPCC Learning has published a briefing looking at learning from case reviews involving children struggling with their mental health. Analysis of case...

The Children, Young People and Education Committee is conducting an inquiry into childcare and education access for disabled children and young people...

The American Psychological Association (APA) has published a report on the effects of social media use on adolescents. The report explores the...

A new podcast episode on suicide ideation. The podcast focuses on brain alterations and potential associations with suicide ideation in adolescents...

Training offered covers Hate Crime, Mate Crime, ASB Hate Crime and Online Hate.

This consultation is about:

changing the rules for requirements on service providers and responsible individuals

drafting rules to add contact...

This is the 7th annual review by survey of children's and families views on poverty. There is a survey for professionals and one for the families you...

Key points from the research are: A recent research review finds strong evidence of the need for unstructured play.

Unstructured play is critical for...

There is a strong history of play and playwork in Wrexham with a committed playwork network encompassing the three adventure playgrounds and the...

This report presents findings of the first wave of qualitative research with 64 senior leaders in schools and Pupil Referral Units (PRUs) which...

The NSPCC’s Child Protection in Sport Unit (CPSU) has published new guidance to support sports organisations with carrying out training needs analysis...

A National Wales Wide Youth Work Organisation that is almost 100 years old (previously Boys Clubs of Wales) with over 130 affiliated member clubs.We...

The CYP network is for all those voluntereing or working wtih children and families in Powys. It met on 3rd May and will next meet in September.

The Playworkers Forum is a two-day, residential playwork training event under canvas that gives playworkers the opportunity to learn from each other...

The Welsh Government’s Programme for Government (PfG) sets out an ambitious commitment

to deliver the Young Persons Guarantee (YPG), giving everyone...

Introducing the Voluntary Youth Work Organisations Support Scheme (VYWOSS), a new initiative aimed at providing funding to voluntary youth work...

Y system ADY newydd: Cefnogi plant a theuluoedd o AAA i ADY - tynnu sylw at arferion da ar draws y sector. The new ALN system: Supporting children and...

NSPCC Learning has launched new online training to support secondary school leaders with delivering sex and relationships education as part of its...

UK Youth has published new research on poverty which looks at the impact of the current cost of living on young people and families in the UK....

The episode looks at the usual treatment options and discusses internet-based emotion regulation individual therapy for adolescents.

University of Wales Trinity St David, Carmarthen, offers a range of study options , full time, part time with day-time lectures, and also part time...

The website is full of information about : Play, Playwork , Play policy and legislation

Latest news and funding opportunities, Events and sector...

These courses are for Children Services Social Care Training -

All Children Social Care staff including the third Sector (which includes all...

Each year, Children in Wales conducts our Annual Child and Family Poverty Survey. The information you provide is important and helps to identify and...

The survey, Student Health and Wellbeing In Wales: Report of the 2021/22 School Health Research Network Student Health and Wellbeing Survey, found...

The next meeting of the Children's and Young People's Network will be Wednesday 3rd May at 6pm

The Junior Start Well Board is a group of young people in Powys, between the ages of 11 – 17 years, who meet regularly to talk about issues facing...

Includes Anxiety in Young People - Understanding Theory and Practical Solutions, Advanced Safeguarding , Pride and Prejudice - Supporting LGBTQI+...

Together for Mental Health and Talk to Me 2 Programme Successor Plans, MH Reform Act, Liberty Protection Safeguards , MH Workforce plans and Mental...

Sesiynau dysgu a datblygu aml asiantaethol yw’r Fforymau Diogelu sy’n canolbwyntio ar amrywiaeth o themâu diogelu sy’n cynnwys oedolion a phlant. ...

The Voice of the infant guidance and pledge that the Scottish Government has released

The resources that Children In Wales have produced around...

Care Inspectorate Wales is looking for Inspectors to work within our Childcare and Play, Children and Younger Adults and Adult Inspection teams.

The Children's Society have published a blog that offers tips and suggestions on recognising the signs of stress and listening to children.

How 'energy savvy' is your local community?

Are organisations and individuals in your community geared up to changing and reducing their energy...

The session will include presentations from a range of experts in their fields and will cover a wide range of relevant topics that fit under the...

The next meeting of the Children's and Young People's Network will be Wednesday 3rd May at 6pm

The Pixel Fund is offering grants of up to £5,000 to UK-registered charities that are core-focused on improving the mental health and wellbeing of...

An awareness month that highlights the important role service children play in the Armed Forces community is being supported by Powys County Council. ...

Beth yw Dangos? Prosiect i gefnogi pobl sign gweithio mewn gwasanaethau i ddeall y ffordd orau i adael pobl y maen nhw'n gweithio gyda wybod am y...

‘All you need to know about Tax-Free Childcare – a back to basics webinar for all activity and childcare providers’ . 3 May 2023 6.30pm – 8.00pm.

PAVO (Powys Association of Voluntary Organisations), the County Voluntary Council for Powys, is pleased to announce that Clair Swales has been...

Celebrate national Play Day - the theme this year is Playing on a Shoestring - making everyday an adventure for children

For everyone involved or interested in Coed Lleol's Outdoor Wellbeing activities. Participants currently attending outdoor wellbeing programmes,...

The report is the culmination of an 18-month partnership between Save the Children Cymru, Action in Ely and Caerau, OASIS Cardiff and Cardiff Council...

Choosing public transport or active travel isn’t always easy. Are there a lack of services in your area? Is public transport safe and accessible for...

The BBC has published a news story on hospital admissions due to self-harm in the UK. NHS data finds that since 2017-18, admissions for those aged...

The findings from the children and parents: media use and attitudes project was based on online panels with around 7,000 children and parents. The...

This fund helps community groups buy or renovate assets that would otherwise be lost to the community.

At the recent Powys Volunteer of the Year Awards young people were celebrated in a new Young Persons category and by a special award to the Junior...

We are opening our gates for a drop in open day for any organisation, group or individual that wants to access a secure and diverse outdoor space to...

NSPCC Learning has published a podcast episode about the Childline and the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) online self-reporting tool, Report Remove....

Turnaround should build on existing practice and avoid duplication of support for children. Out of court disposals (OOCDs) are included in the...

This training has been funded by a Welsh Government grant and is open to all front line workers in Wales. Particularly those in the teaching, social...

Startegic Research are a small research and evaluation company in Cardiff, and we are currently working with Public Health Wales (PHW) who are keen to...

Dysgu sut mae creu cynnwys bachog ac effeithiol yn ddwyieithog ar y cyfryngau cymdeithasol.

Learn how to create catchy and effective bilingual...

The Welsh Government is seeking to appoint people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities with experience of the impact of racism in...

Young Wales are inviting young people to register as Young Wales Volunteers where they will then get invited to become members of a range of boards,...

The report, published on 22 March 2023, brings to life the challenges faced by children and their families who are looking for help and support with...

Notes of the previous meeting and a request for ideas.

Following two stakeholder engagement events held in October 2022 and January 2023, a collective decision was made to focus on the sub-system...

Survey to describe and map NHS, local authority, youth justice, education and third sector approaches to children and young people’s crisis care...

Can you spare ten minutes to help them? Please see the questions below and reply to Katherine.Wyke@contact.org.uk

The next meeting of PAVO's Children and Young People's network will be in May. An opportunity for colleagues from all sectors and for those who work...

WCVA have asked local CVCs to engage parents and families on what they think will help to alleviate the cost of living and child poverty. The...

Tuesday 28th March at 2pm. Grants between £1,000 and £5,000 available for not-for-profit organisations to get people outdoors for mental or physical...

Barnardo’s have published a report on the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on children and families in the UK. The report includes findings from a...

How Safe 2023, takes place on Wednesday 28 June . The conference will bring together thought leaders, innovators, and front-line workers to share the...

UK Youth and Pears Foundation’s £5m fund to support youth organisations through the cost of living crisis aims to benefit thousands of young people...

Take part in a Beep Beep! Day to teach young children important road safety basics and help parents, carers and the wider community understand how to...

First Open Call

The first opportunity to submit applications for funding will open on Monday 20th March 2023 and close at 5pm on Sunday 16th April...

The Refugee Support Grant is open for a second round. Applications are encouraged from groups who are working with refugees in their communities in...

The Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 has created a Public Services Board (PSB) for each local authority area in Wales to ensure that...

Bydd y tîm ADUS yn cynnal grwpiau ffocws ar gyfer yr ymgynghoriad wyneb yn wyneb ac ar-lein

The SUSR team will be carrying out both in-person and...

NSPCC Learning has published a podcast episode on children’s mental health in schools. The episode explores what education professionals can do to...

Rydym yn gobeithio y bydd y cylchlythyron yn gwasanaethu fel adnodd defnyddiol ac yn helpu i godi ymwybyddiaeth am waith y BPRh. Mae croeso i chi...

Mae’r digwyddiad rhad ac am ddim hwn yn agored i weithwyr proffesiynol, gwirfoddolwyr ac ymarferwyr ledled Cymru sy’n gweithio gyda neu ar gyfer plant...

Welsh Government has asked M·E·L Research to independently evaluate the Period Dignity Grant.

The Welsh Government plan to end period poverty and achieve period dignity in Wales by 2027 and have published The Period Proud Wales Action Plan.

The Young Person’s Guarantee will offer every 16-24-year-old in Wales high-quality, impartial

career support, helping them throughout different...

Getting rid of period poverty means ensuring that having a period does not lead to:

missed education, absences from employment, withdrawal from sport...

Anyone who would like to raise their awareness of child sexual exploitation, is invited to attend the next multi-agency Community of Practice session...

As the next stage on our journey for implementing the new way of working, we are inviting frontline, operational staff

to attend our regional...

The first conference heard presentations from :

Steffan Evans, Bevan Foundation

Karen McFarlane, Children in Wales

Yasmin Bell, Citizens Advice...

The workshop will :

Demystify terminology and explain common misconceptions

Help you to understand LGBT hate

Explore routes of support (including...

The Board of Trustees are seeking a dynamic, creative, committed and passionate third sector champion to lead this much valued and excellent...

Guest Editorial written by our new Chairperson, Keith Towler

Celebrating the anniversary of General Comment no. 17

Creating resilient play spaces...

This is a networking opportunity for local organisations, with a common interest. The aim of the event is to establish and maintain professional...

For Children's Mental Health week we asked two young people for their views on children's mental health in Powys today. Read their blog posts and that...

Five specialist Domestic Abuse agencies have collaborated to form the Dal i Godi partnership.

Community of Practice meetings are an opportunity for professionals of all sectors to come together, share best practice, discuss issues and problem...

The steering group report presents 15 key recommendations in relation to six themes identified in the review. It emphasises that there is an urgent...

Shaping Us is a new long-term campaign from The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood which aims to transform the issue from one of scientific...

Did you know that nearly a third of parents say they never or rarely discuss where money comes from with their children? However 79% of children...

The Wales UNCRC Monitoring Group has published its report, State of Children’s Rights in Wales. It makes recommendations to prioritise tackling issues...

Take a look at the range of courses on offer to you and to the families you support.

Cefndir, Cynnydd hyd yn hyn, y camau nesaf - Creu proses adolygu

unigol lle mae angen ymagwedd amlasiantaeth

Background, Progress to Date and Next...

Training is open to all third sector voluntary organisation staff who are working with women and families in the perinatal period.

This new Welsh Government initiative aimed at people involved with supporting families and the NEST programme across Wales. The Community of Practice...

Join colleagues from all sectors to share issues and foster collaboration

The consultation, which was held in 2022, received 196 responses from a range of organisations including childminders, daycare providers, local...

People in power have been reminded of the need to heed the voices of future generations in every decision they make.

Welsh school children have been...

Meet Rocio Cifuentes, the Children’s Commissioner for Wales and learn about her role

Identify rights that young people have under the UNCRC

Link...

A consultation on the new Powys Well-being Plan was launched on Friday 27 January and runs until midnight on 19 April.

The report explores the impact ACEs can have on: early child development; education; and the health and development of the children of people with...

Hafren Dyfrdwy have pledged to give £50,000 to support local charities and community groups within the HD region. we've pledged to give £50,000 to...

The Webinars have been planned to respond to common themes emerging from the 2022 Play Sufficiency Assessments.

Starting in March Create Play in Llandrindod have 2 four week courses for dads, a playwork and parenting course to provide additional support and...

Funded Training includes:

Early Years and Children's Rights

Co Production working with Care Experienced young people wo shape better services. ...

Powys County Council established a framework agreement for settings providing

Flying Start Childcare. The Council is re-opening the Framework for...

The report outlines the changes in child mental health and parental financial stress from March 2020 to October 2022. Findings from parents/carer...

The Institute of Health Visiting (IHV) has published the results from a survey of health visitors working with families across the UK. Findings from...

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has published the next phase of Census 2021 topic summaries for England and Wales looking at health,...

Welsh libraries are teaming up with The Reading Agency to promote the link between regular reading and better health and wellbeing as part of the...

If you volunteer or work with children learn more about the support offered by the Playful Childhoods website in this webinar. Free on zoom-...

The NSPCC has launched its campaign, Listen Up, Speak Up, which provides practical guidance on actions to take if concerned about a child. The...

The PAVO Start Well network for those who volunteer or work with Children and Young People - Wednesday 15th February at 2pm. Save the Date!

Mae ein cyfres gweminar thematig Hawliau Plant yn tynnu ar linynnau allweddol Cynllun a Rhaglen Plant Llywodraeth Cymru. Bydd pob sesiwn yn...

Mae Plant yng Nghymru am ymgysylltu â phlant a phobl ifanc sydd wedi cael profiadau byw o redeg i ffwrdd/mynd ar goll o gartref neu ofal. Hoffem...

Make sure you are aware of all the support that Welsh Government offers to learners and their families?

The Fund for Wales is open all year - no deadlines for application.

The Disability Fund is open - deadline 30th January

Llenwch yr arolwg Smart Survey i fynegi diddordeb mewn ymuno â digwyddiadau ymgysylltu gwanwyn 2023.

Please complete the Smart Survey to express an...

Issues such as increased traffic and car use (moving and parked) are well-known barriers to children being able to play in their neighbourhoods. ...

Join a PAVO training course and refresh or gain new skills, including writing a funding bid

Managing financial difficulties in your charity arising from cost of living pressures

The Future of the Specialist Hearing Implant Device Services in South East Wales, South West Wales and South Powys.

Keeping you up to date with developments in the Health & Social Care sector.

You are invited to help shape the next phase of Carer Aware delivery.

Carers Trust Wales will be launching a new national short breaks funding programme called Amser, which aims to increase

opportunities for unpaid...

The Youth Endowment Fund (YEF) has updated its toolkit, which provides an overview of approaches to preventing serious youth violence, with evidence...

The independent family review looks at how families can be strengthened and how they support each other. The review explores the relationship between...

The National Lottery are joining PAVO at this session to talk through their grant funds which are currently open to applications. This is an...

News of Powy Health and Care Academy and a blog from the new RPB Chair.

Coed y Bont Club -Saturdays 10-12pm January-June 2023 (exact dates on the Eventbrite link)

Coed-y-Bont Community Woodland, Pontrhydfendigaid

Work to offer activities that support the integration and settlement of refugees into communities in Powys.

Follow the link to the page for more information , help and support.

Children in Wales’s Early Years Action Group has published a position paper setting out the impact of the cost of living crisis on babies and young...

The latest update from the North Powys Transformation Programme

Monday 27th February 10am - 1pm in Llandrindod and Tuesday 28th February 10am - 1pm In Welshpool - FREE face-to-face event for parents and carers of...

Presentation by Professor Helen Dodd from the University of Exeter explains how play has changed over time, and explores how adventurous play might be...

The downloadable resource demonstrates free play opportunities that already exist within homes, schools, childcare settings and communities.

Make sure you plan ahead and order your repeat prescriptions in time. That’s the message from the Powys Teaching Health Board as we approach...

Carers Trust Wales is delighted to announce that they will be launching a new national short breaks funding programme called Amser, which aims to...

The Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (ACAMH) has published a recording from a webinar on emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA)....

Reflecting on seven years of world-leading Future Generations Act.

In line with new domestic abuse legislation which mean young people will get automatic access to support like mental health and safeguarding services,...

The Welsh Government’s commitment to developing Community Focused Schools is a key part of its policy for tackling the impact of poverty on young...

Wednesday 15th February, 2-4pm. Come along and meet colleagues from all sectors and share issues and service updates.

The Community of Practice will cover the following: Updates on, and contributions to national developments related to RIF emotional and mental health...

The newsletter from Powys family Infomation Service Team

Grants of up to £30,000 per year for up to 5 years are available to UK not-for-profit organisations that are helping to build inclusive communities...

The rising cost of living crisis is being used by organised criminals to exploit those struggling to make ends meet and expand recruitment for County...

The Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (ACAMH) has released a new podcast episode which looks at the relationship between sleep and...

The new digital service - this service replaces the old system where parents would apply for the Offer via their Family Information Service. The new...

The CoP is one of a series of related CoPs designed to promote ongoing learning related to key themes of the ‘A Healthier Wales’ Transformation...

They are looking for 12 young people from mid or north Wales who:

Are aged 11-17

Have some previous experience of representing the views of other...

Understand how key areas of work within your organisation fit into the main policy areas concerning Early Years.

Understand how the voice of child is...

Content that encourages someone to harm themselves will be targeted in a new offence, making it illegal.

The government said the changes had been...

Tros Gynnal Cymru and partners at Cysur and Cwmpas - Mid & West Wales Safeguarding Children and Adults Boards have two new safeguard training videos...

Powys libraries hold books for teenagers on - healthy minds; body image;

managing feelings, including managing anxiety and depression. ...

The Garfield Weston Foundation and its partner Pilotlight are offering awards worth over £22,000 for up to 22 charities in the north of England,...

Outdoor Learning and Play (OPAL) has launched its Plan for Play campaign to boost children’s mental and physical health by encouraging quality outdoor...

Your views are needed - The Welsh Government is undertaking a review of the implementation and the progress made by Regional Safeguarding Boards, and...

The First 1001 Days Movement and the Institute of Health Visiting (IHV) have published a report looking at how coronavirus has impacted infants,...

The NSPCC produce an update on current awareness for policy, practice and research (CASPAR). Full of useful information and nataional reports eg from...

The Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (ACAMH) has released a new podcast on bullying. The podcast looks at the link between bullying...

The Children’s Commissioner for Wales has published the results of a national survey into issues facing children in Wales. The Commissioner...

The Youth Endowment Fund has published a report examining the impact of violence on children’s lives in England and Wales. The report looks at...

Powys Regional Partnership Board (RPB) brings together a range of public service representatives including the local council, health board, third...

The Christmas Challenge is the UK’s biggest match-funded campaign. For seven days, between 29th November to the 6th of December, the challenge offers...

The Children’s Commissioner for Wales has published the results of a national survey into issues facing children in Wales. The Commissioner...

Play Wales offer a free book - Fun in the Playground

The Welsh Government has announced a £450k grant scheme for individuals and organisations who support those who are, or have been, affected by Adverse...

9 year old Jack says - ‘Sometimes I go on my scooter or bike or when it’s wet, play football or other games. I don’t have a very big garden so...

Bangor University offer Nursing as a distance learning course with local placements for Powys students.

Webinar from Powys Sports to meet the team and hear training and funding opportunities, Insight and club accreditation.

30th November

The aim of the School Health Research Network is to improve health and wellbeing. The network helps schools in Wales work with researchers to generate...

Includes - New guidance for independent special post 16 institutions, Estyn's early insights on ALN reform and ALN-SEN Parent and Carer Fora.

Children and young people’s mental wellbeing is a priority for many organisations in Wales. This webinar will help you find out what we know so far...

Each session will focus on a different topic affecting children and young people, and aims to give a better understanding of the opportunities and...

Play Wales advertises grants open to the third sector for support of children and young people. For example -

The Volunteering Wales Grants can...

Wales became the first UK nation to pass legislation to lower the default national speed limit on residential roads and busy pedestrian streets from...

Welsh Charities Week is back, a week all about recognising the work of charities, social enterprises, voluntary organisations and community and...

UK Safer Internet Centre has released a set of online safety educational resources to support professionals working with or for children and young...

The subject is Children & Young People’s Participation – highlighting good practice across the sector . Where is the great engagement in Powys? Could...

The benefits of bi-lingual education, how to suport children's play and forest schools.

Look for the Reading Well for teens books in your local library – they’re free to borrow.

Webinar about catering for nureries and groups of young children in Early Years settings and groups. It includes useful information about healthy...

Professionals working with children and parents are being encouraged to use the new This May Help website for its comprehensible resources, designed...

Many applications for funding are failing because of the way they are written therefore PAVO are offering sessions are part of a program of training...

PAVO is hosting an event on Thursday 10th November at 10am to discuss the cost of living crisis with third sector organisations across Powys. Book...

Poverty in Wales is the "single major challenge", an official report has warned. Figures suggest more than a third of children in Wales are now...

Speakers included Samantha Ruthven Hill, Powys teaching Health Board, Rachel Evansm Head of Commissioning Powys County Council, Joe Wellard Regional...

Bookings can now be made to attend the Powys Unpaid Carers Conference 2022, either in person or online.

Applications for Project and Core Grants across the UK are now available after a year-long suspension of Children in Need grant programmes. This...

Welsh Government have drafted this guidance for organisations who come into contact with people affected by suicide. It will help organisations in...

Read the report of the latest meeting and save the date for the next - 18th January 2023 at 2pm.

Girlguiding has published their Girls' attitudes survey for 2022, which asked over 3,000 girls and young women aged 7 to 21 about the pressures they...

Rocio Cifuentes is the Children's Commissioner for Wales. Her role is to protect and promote the rights and welfare of children and to be the voice of...

Creating a single review process where a multi-agency approach is required.

Grants of between £20,000 and £50,000 towards projects which will pilot practical new solutions that will support Partners of serving personnel,...

This animation made with citizen representatives shows how Shared Power can help make coproduction most effective in shaping future health services.

The website supports parents to have the time and space to play with their children at home and in the community

Following a public appointment process, the Minister for Education and Welsh Language has today announced the membership of the Youth Work Strategy...

We need your help to decide on the big issues that partner organisations in Powys should focus on over the next five years.

On 14 November Julie Morgan AM will introduce the launch of Wales’ first National Safeguarding Learning and Development Standards.

Join colleagues to discuss the effect on the cost of living crisis.

NSPCC’s ‘Together for Childhood’ is a place-based approach to preventing child abuse and neglect. The episode looks at how collaboration and...

A leaflet of support that families may be eligible for

The Pathfinder project needs your views- come and meet colleagues working with this age group to bring about closer working together. Meetings are...

Survey to identify those still at risk after 31st March , and consider the most appropriate support

A grant to support parent and toddler groups.

Helen Mary Jones appointed as Chair at the recent AGM

Topics of consultation include: Whether school governing bodies should prioritise affordability when setting their school uniform and appearance...

Children's Servcies Period Dignity campaign is now live. People who live in Powys can now receive a range of free period products that are posted...

An induction programme for people who have recently started working in the voluntary sector; new entrants, recent college graduates, those who have...

The Regional Partnership Board brings together a range of public service representatives including the council, health board, third sector as well as...

The blog is about education and care in children’s early years and will feature updates on developments in the early years sector, current issues, and...

Children in Wales has published a report detailing the findings from their annual child and family poverty surveys with professionals and children.

The plan is grounded within the findings of the recent Demand & Capacity Review and informed by the views of a variety of stakeholders, including...

Have your Say - The Children’s Commissioner for Wales, Rocio Cifuentes, has launched a Wales-wide survey of children, young people, professionals...

Come together with third sector organisations from across Powys to discuss the effect of the Cost of Living crisis. Thursday 10th November 10am.

Wednesday 19th October 6pm

Mental well-being is fundamental to health and well-being. Public Health Wales aims to launch a new programme of work, Hapus, which is partly about...

The Children's Commssioner for Wales, Rocio Cifuentes will be joining the session, Tuesday 15th November 9.30am - 12.30pm.

Each World Webinar Wednesdays event will take place over 90 minutes and will feature conversations with IPA members from around the world. Across the...

Children's Rights Thematic Webinar Series - Session 3-

10 November 2022, 10am - 11.30am, online via Teams -FREE OF CHARGE

Join colleagues from...

£20 Million to improve ALN facilities and National Professional Learning Entitlement

Funding to support Speech and Language, Motor Skills and Social and Emotional Development

A group on zoom to offer peer support Polish parents, and guidance for those supporting Polish families with Housing.

PAVO Youth Led Grants, for what young people want to do in their community and judged by a youth panel.

Children in Wales offer training over the autumn including, Trauma, Transgender Transitions, Anxiety in Young People and Supporting Young People's...

Projects that support Speech and Lanugage or fine and gross motor skills delay. Personal, social and emotional health development.

Join the #LookCloser campaign and think about child exploitation

Developing a Play Friendly Workforce - 25th October and Supporting Health Play in Wales - 22nd November

Welsh Government are consulting on:

whether there should be an additional national professional learning INSET day during the 2022 to 2023, 2023 to...

The National Childhood Bereavement Project has published its Growing up grieving report and submitted recommendations to the Scottish Government.

This is to support campaigning and influencing work that enables women and girls to use their voice to achieve change.

The Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021 requires all local authorities to prepare a Public Participation Strategy setting out how they...

PAVO is hosting an event on Thursday 10th November at 10am to discuss the cost of living crisis with third sector organisations across Powys.

It has been announced today that our chief executive, Carl Cooper, will be leaving PAVO on 16th October to take up a new role as Chair of Powys...

The next meeting of the Children and Young People's network will be on Wednesday 19th October at 6pm.

Dawn Bowden Deputy Minister for Art and Sport launchs a new three-year Creative Skills Action Plan (2022-2025) and Creative Skills Fund which...

The Mid and South West Wales Community Cohesion team have collaborated with Victim Support to offer this free to attend 2 hour session, to inform and...

Many young people are being blocked from volunteering due to concerns over their mental health, a government-commissioned report has found.

A technical guide to the implementation of the Act durning the second and third years is released.

The newly published Welsh Play Workforce Study 2021 provides an insight into the play workforce in Wales, focusing on three overlapping areas:...

A group of 6 young volunteers working with Young Wales are helping to produce the Children and Young People's Report that will be presented to the...

To provide a summary of the latest updates and changes in charity law and governance and how they could affect your organisation.

Encourage the young people you work with to take part, their views matter - what do young people in Powys think?

Join PAVO on Tuesday 11th October to discuss how the third sector offer support with the expected winter pressures.

Useful resources for the parents you work with

For World Mental Health Day, on Monday 10th October 2022, Battle Scars is hosting a webinar (via Zoom) at 1-2pm on the Myths and Realities of...

Wellbeing is at the heart for the health and social care workforce strategy and is recognised as critical to having a workforce that is valued and...

As the cost of living crisis worsens and with winter approaching, Powys County Council intends to do everything it can to support its residents during...

Nominations in the Young person category is open. This award will be given to an exceptional and inspirational young person or group of young people...

During this moment of national shock and mourning many children will be feeling anxious. The NSPCC have advice on how to have difficult conversations...

New offer for those working in Childcare, Care Homes or Domiciliary Care - help to Set up your own peer support or to

be a group leader. Also...

Children in Wales offer a variety of courses for all those working with children, young people and families.

The United Nations is undertaking an examination of the progress made by Governments to implement the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child...

The Powys CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) School In-Reach Service was developed following Welsh Government direction after several...

The report sets out the health impacts of living in fuel poverty on children and young people. Findings from a review of collated research includes:...

Utility Aid helps the charity and not-for-profit sector keep energy costs down, reclaiming overcharges, managing administration and advising on all...

BBC Children in Need will for the first time directly fund charities’ core costs over the next three years as part of its new strategy.

The...

What is the Powys Support Services Framework for Children, young people, and families?

It is an established and pre checked list of individuals and...

Information from the North Powys Wellbeing Programme

On developing a new national framework for Social Prescribing in Wales. Hosted by PAVO, facilitated by Liz Bickerton. Wednesday 28th September...

The last Level 2 course offered by Adult Learning Wales as the PFS2 Project is coming to an end.

Powys County Council invite you to join Powys County Council’s Children’s Services, with guest speaker Rachel Haynes, Senior Practitioner at The Lucy...

The next Children and Young People's Network is on Wednesday 19th October at 6pm

The awards recognise and celebrate the fantastic contribution charities, community groups, not-for-profits and volunteers make to Wales by...

Online Child protection course for school governors and boards by NSPCC.

The Government has launched the Help for Households campaign to bring together all the support for households that is available in one place.

Following on from the in person workshops held in June and July, Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) and Social Care Wales (SCW) are now...

The consultation will cover legislative proposals in four areas:

*Eliminating profit from the care of children looked after, focussing on those...

Over the last three months the commissioner has engaged with over 11,000 children and young people. The comissioner found that despite their many...

The review will inform the next steps and actions for professional registration of the CPEY workforce

The aim of the scoping project is to identify: key organisations and stakeholders in a future review of the Playwork NOS

identify any nation specific...

The Nurturing Families Programme is an early intervention approach which is both reparative and preventative, with the

focus on the relationship...

WCVA are offering two sessions for community groups and organisations to comment on the new Social Prescribing Framework

Up to £750 available for young people to apply for .

Carl Cooper has been elected as the Chair of Powys Regional Partnership Board (RPB). Carl, who is Chief Executive of Powys Association of Voluntary...

The age range will be rasied from 16 - 18 in February 2023

A pathway to support those through the sudden loss of a child or young person

The next network will be held on Wednesday 19th October at 6pm

To be completed prior to Level 3 Diploma P3, The Level 2 Certificate in Playwork: Principles into Practice (P3) qualification will prepare playworkers...

Only 27% of UK children say they regularly play outside on their street, according to new research carried out by OnePoll and supported by Save the...

If you are 16 - 25 make sure your voice is heard on the environment

Children in Wales who started secondary school in 2021 were more likely to report elevated symptoms of depression than those who began before the...

Welsh Government are considering making addiutonal public bodies responsible under the act.

Giving children more opportunities to play makes them feel happier and healthier. That’s what parents and children have told us in a new survey.

The newsletter of the Early Help team at Powys County Council for families in Powys

Social Care Wales are working with DEEP and ExChange to put on an event around storytelling in social care, with a series of presentations from...

The Social Value Forum Development Fund provides funding for new or extended services or activities that fill gaps in current provision for mental and...

This episode focuses on the impacts of early trauma on a child’s wellbeing and development and discusses how the relationship between babies and their...

The NSPCC has published a news story around unsupervised children in the summer holidays. The NSPCC helpline received 6,017 contacts in 2020/21 about...

FREE Outdoor Activities organised by The Outdoor Partnership for children and young people.

U18 Better Starts is an Asda Foundation grant offering up to £1500 per year to local community groups that support children under the age of 18. 

Does your group or organisation work with young people to enable them to have voice and influence over issues that matter to them? Do you support...

Mae cyfle i ymgymryd â Dyfarniad Lefel 2 mewn Ymarfer Gwaith Chwarae, ar-lein, rhwng yr 8fed a’r 19eg o Awst.

There is an opportunity to undertake...

The Children, Young People and Education Committee is holding an inquiry into Mental Health support in Higher Education.

The issue of mental health...

Children in Wales is the national umbrella organisation for those working with children, young people and families in Wales and its work is...

Support for children with additional needs in education, inluding advice, advocacy , and a helpline

Ara offer free courses online to Increase your awareness of gambling harms, the impact on Affected Others, and learn about our new service, The Six to...

The leaflet offers tips on how to manage and helplines to contact

The Lady Allen Trust is offering up to two grants of approximately £1,000 per year to play practitioners, who wish to travel to expand their...

Leafets and crime reporting available in Ukrainian and Russian

The Young Person's Guarantee aims to make sure there is no lost generation in Wales as a result of the pandemic.

The Integrated Disability Service have a short survey to gather your views and feedback.

The Children, Young People and Education Committee in Wales has published a written and video report collating evidence related to peer-on-peer sexual...

The Together for Children and Young People (2) Programme was set up in 2015 to consider ways to reshape, remodel and refocus the emotional wellbeing...

If you have used mental health services in Powys you are invited to take part in research to gather your feedback on these services as part of the...

Includes the Mid Wales Regional Skills Partnership (RSP) and the Young Person's Guarantee

The respected mental health training The Guide Programme is offered online. The training is offered across two levels of training: Learn and Develop. ...

The following funds are now open for application:

Fund for Wales - no deadline and is open all year

Powys Community Endowment Fund - next deadline...

The purpose of the CoP is to provide a forum where colleagues with experience and responsibility in the subject area can:

• Meet together, compare...

The Reimagine programme is designed to inspire creativity and increase stability in the sector. It supports organisations to develop or refresh their...

This is part of the work to develop an action plan and to tackle the stigma faced by those living with HIV.

Jan Coles, Head of Children's Services at Powys County Council will be leaving her post to take up a role in Carmarthen.

Teenage years can be full of opportunities, but also changes and upheavals. There is a lot going on physically, mentally and socially that teenagers...

A festival for all young people across Wales with Young Wales. St Fagans. 19th November - 9am - 4pm

The Social Care workforce training from Powys County Council is offered to third sector partners working in social care

Would the young people you work with be interested in this great opportunity? Deadline for applications 29th July.

The Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (ACAMH) has produced a podcast episode featuring Dr. Jillian Halliday including discussion on...

Cwvys and the University of South Wales have received KESS funding to map and evaluate the voluntary youth work sector in Wales.

Welsh Government published the Anti-racist Wales Action Plan, which was co-produced with people from

Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities and...

This covers children's rights and a participation toolkit.

YoungMinds charity has found the number of young people referred to mental health services has reached a record high, according to the latest NHS...

Consultation will include -first aid requirements (Standard 10)

child minders working with assistants (Standard 13) (childminders)

childcare...

Including information on the first nation wide service for children and young people

A conversation about how Welsh Government is supporting children with a learning disability - 7th July.

Connect and Flourish encourages and enables people in communities and places less well-served by the arts to define how they lead, take part in, and...

Make sure you have your say on the matter of a healthy food environment and a proposal to end the sale of energy drinks to children udner 16.

Powys Pride is a volunteer-led effort by and for the Powys LGBTQ+ community with support from Mid and North Powys Mind and Llandrindod Wells Town...

Places are available on the ‘ Webinar - Young People & Substance Use/Misuse’

Come and discuss the training needs of the children's sector. Meet colleagues from all sectors and advertise your service.

Young Wales welcomed a group of young people from across Wales for their induction residential in May. The young people have signed up to become...

Giving young children who might be vulnerable to mental health issues access to well-supported opportunities to play with peers, such as play groups,...

Children in Wales are calling on children around Wales to help them create an exhibition on Chidren's rights, what could the children you work with...

A report of the recent workshop with Play Wales discussed youth shelters and play provision for teens.

The Improving the Cancer Journey in Powys (ICJ) programme team are hosting two events in the county – one in the North and one in the South - so that...

The Improving the Cancer Journey in Powys (ICJ) programme team are hosting two events in the county – one in the North and one in the South - so that...

This year, South Wales based charity, Calan DVS is celebrating 10 years since in 2012.

A new paractitioner guide is published

Some of the most vulnerable households in Wales will receive further help with soaring energy bills, as Social Justice Minister Jane Hutt launched a...

Galwad am Siaradwyr Dydd Mawrth 13 Medi 2022 Cymuned Ymarfer Plant a Phobl Ifanc

Call for Speakers Tuesday 13 September 2022 Community of Practice...

The priorities for this year are:

The provision of good neighbour schemes offering low level, practical help to people. (Collaboration with Amser i...

This consultation covers whether:

the ban of energy drinks should apply to children under 16

the ban be widened to consider other drinks typically...

A blog written for Infant Mental Health Week by Jolene Duggan the Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Team Lead with Powys teaching Health Board.

The report highlights the major role of the internet in daily life and looks at the benefits and risks. Multiple surveys were carried out including...

Victim Support have launched the new Wales Hate Support Centre on 11th May, highlighting new ways of working, opportunities for children & young...

Deadine Wednesday 10th August

Wednesday July 6th 2pm

Themes incude Children Thrive and Survive. Gender Justice, A Safe Place to be and Mental Health

Scope is asking supporters in England and Wales to sign nation specific open letters addressed to the respective governments.Scope is asking...

Are you a national charity working to change the lives of young people aged 16-25?

Do volunteers play a role in making this happen?

If so, then you...

Wanted the thoughts, experiences and concerns of local people on the topic of personal safety.

Read the blog from the new engagement officer

Help Celf Able understand the value of Art to mental health

NICE has produced a guide for social workers and social care practitioners to help support the wellbeing of children and young people in care

Your views are sought on the assessment report

Fundraising support for community groups and charities

Trauma-Informed Wales: A Societal Approach to understanding, preventing and supporting the

impacts of Trauma and Adversity

Western Power Distribution is providing £500,000 to support charitable organisations who are addressing the issue of holiday hunger this summer....

Additional offences and updates to be included

Policy changes aimed at making some elements of the regulations fairer and more proportionate

The KESS project - Mapping and Evaluating the Voluntary Youth Work Sector for Wales is a Masters by Research project conducted by the University of...

Articles from the Caspar newsletter

Outdoor Learning and Play at the Elan Valley

Your help is needed to help recruit new members

Includes section specifically on children and young people

Small grants and organisational growth grants

Safeguarding, child development, understanding the teenage brain, responding to trauma and more

Pride Cymru returns on Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th August 2022 at City Hall Lawns, Cardiff City Centre.

From the Mental Health and Wellbeing Show

First session offered on Food banks - how we got here and what it will take to reduce and prevent the need for emergency food provision

To support young people 14 - 25 facing complex transitions to adulthood

Do you live in Powys? Are you passionate about using digital technologies to improve our health and care system?

This survey has been created to gather your views to support the development of a Powys Market Stability Report (MSR) on the sufficiency and stability...

Including Community Kitchen and Sensory Room

Next network 6th July 2pm

Application Deadline 27th May.

Funded by the UK Community Renewal Fund

WVCA webinar 24th May 2-3pm

Courses offered are: Level 2 - Award in Playwork Practice (L2APP), P3 Certificate (Playwork Principles into Practice) and Level 3 - P3 Diploma...

FREE mental health training offered to all those working with children and young people.

New Children's Commissioner Rocio Cifuentes has asked each RPB to report on how they are doing against the original No Wrong Door report and...

The focus of the Summer magazine will be Adapting the Children's Sector workforce in response to new challenges, as a result of Covid-19 Adapting the...

22nd September 2022

Recommendations include: a new national team of regional development advisors to work with schools, local authorities and health agencies to support...

NSPCC Learning has updated its information on managing allegations of abuse to include more information about organisations’ legal duty to refer...

The University of South Wales want to find out more about the experiences of LGBTQ+ groups in relation to their alcohol and drug use. The survey also...

Mudiad Meithrin are offering a grant of £1,000 to set up a new Cylch Ti a Fi or to help any Cylch Ti a Fi that is currently closed (and has been since...

The last edition of The Latest Word as Nyth/Nest transitions to Welsh Government

If so Powys Pride are looking for members to join their informal focus group.

Resources to support Early Years Settings embed a Children's Rights approach

Wanted: Young people interested in having a voice on behalf of their peers

Surveys for both professionals and children

How can communities work together to improve opportunities for children's play. It has been designed to support communities to enable children, young...

The Welsh Government has published guidance to inform childcare providers on how they can support children and families from Ukraine. The advice is...

The Youth Advisory Panel of the Safer Young Lives Research Centre has developed a booklet to facilitate conversations with young people

National Children's Day UK 15th May

Little Lives UK is offering £1,500 to community groups to offer activities for children

Read the evaluation of the five points set out in the 2019 plan

Organisational Growth Fund and Small Grants for Community Groups.

The new project from Playful Childhoods wants to challenge the negative assumptions often cast on teenagers in public spaces - get involved.

Funded courses on social leadership

Training for those working with children, young people and families.

The next Children and Young People's network Tuesday 26th April 2pm

Following a successful “Summer of Fun” in 2021 and the current “Winter of Wellbeing”, I am pleased to announce £7m to fund a Summer of Fun in 2022.

Watch the first plenary session of the Youth Parliament

Update on plans for implementing the Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal Act 2018 for young people who are post-16.

Young People's mental health support from Montgomery Wildlife

Workforce Roundtable event where Children in Wales seek to understand the impact on the workforce as a result of Covid-19, and consult with the...

Consultation on the co produced National Trauma Practice Framework for Wales

The Welsh Government has recently launched its new Taith programme which will enable people in Wales to study, train, volunteer and work all over the...

To be a proactive and risk led regulator, the Commission needs to be able to segment the charity sector so we can analyse how different charities are...

Funding for a youth led social action project

Spring 2022 update on the plans for the North Powys Wellbeing Programme

Canopi is a free, confidential service providing access to mental health and wellbeing support to social care and NHS staff in Wales.

Join Victim Support for the launch of the new service 2022-5

This project aims to: Assess the design and delivery of the Community Cohesion Programme;

Understand how well the programme supports community...

Additional funding for Additional Learning Needs provision

Awards of up to £500 are available to provide outdoor learning training and equipment to schools and early years providers in England, Scotland and...

Nominate a young person who is volunteering

Nearly two thirds do not ever speak to their parents about their mental health and parents do not know where to go for support.

Support for organisations to embed Youth Social Action

The Armed Forces Covenant network in Wales currently has access to funds to support small grants for projects working in Wales supporting members of...

The Welsh Government is advertising up to 50 apprenticeship opportunities in March.

To help children begin their learning of financial literacy

The Theme is Understanding Early Trauma

The Cass Review has published an interim report on its review, commissioned by NHS England in 2020, looking at the services provided by the NHS to...

Recording of the event for those who could not attend

In a joint position statement, the Children’s Play Policy Forum and UK Play Safety Forum are calling for action to improve play opportunities for...

Next network meeting: Tuesday 26th April

Come and meet the National Lottery and discuss funding

This includes Powys Young Persons lntegrated Substance Misuse Service for Lot 2

Supporting high-quality creative projects that deliver health and wellbeing benefits for the people of Wales, the Arts Health & Wellbeing Fund is open...

Free training for those who work with young children.

Funding for Young People's Music Projects in Wales

Children in Wales Spring Magazine - the topic is Working and engaging with parents and families

The Playworkers Forum is a two-day, residential playwork training event under canvas that gives playworkers the opportunity to learn from each other...

Children have Rights, Voting is a Right

Project grants up to £2,500 are available for smaller UK registered charities working with children and young people aged 16 and under in the areas...

Grants of between £15,000 and £50,000 for up to 3 years are available to UK charitable organisations to improve mental health support and provision...

A local scheme is hoping that Spider Sandwiches and Dinosaur Spaghetti will encourage children from across Powys to eat healthily.

Do you feel confident to support LGBTQ+ children and young people with the issues they face?

Exciting opportunities for young people to join the forum and support mental health and wellbeing across communities

Peer to Peer sexual harrisment

Full, concise and easy read versions are available

This is the first time this has been undertaken in Wales and WCVA are committed to reaching as many people as possible.

Update on Early Help work in Powys from Jan Coles, Head of Children's Services

Next network meetign 26th April 2pm

The new RPlace app allows children and teenagers to get involved in mapping their community by letting them rate, recommend, upload photos and add...

Mental health and wellbeing will be one of the three main focuses of the Welsh Youth Parliament over the next two years

This looks at young people’s happiness and confidence across a range of areas, from their physical and mental health to working life

Publish report based on the experiences of parents who have lived experience of children’s social care, professionals who have worked in social care...

NSPCC Learning has published content to help professionals safeguard LGBTQ+ children and young people.

Report of previous work and looking forward to coming events

28th February - 6th March

A global competition to tackle problems in early years development.

Craft and Story workshops for 0-5s and their families to enjoy

1st and 31st of March

Call for information on third sector services for 0-7 years.

The next Children, Young People's Network April 26th

Play Wales produce publications and information sheets to inform and support those working in or with an interest in Children's Play.

The focus of the survey is to gain an insight into how member organisations have responded to the effects of COVID-19, and their ability to maintain...

ProMo-Cymru - Free Digital Course

Siawns Teg are very pleased with the number of 16 - 24 year olds engaging with the Brighter Futures Project and the positive impact it has had on the...

PAVO are working in collaboration with Powys County Council and Powys Teaching Health Board to look at the training needs of the voluntary sector in...

Services now offered to those 11+

Llandrindod Wells is set to host the first ever Powys Pride event this summer, bringing together members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender,...

Up to 50 apprenticeships will be advertised in March

The Welsh Language Commissioner would like to hear about your experiences of having meetings dealing with well-being with your local County Council.

The consultation is on the key actions which will form the foundations of the multi-professional mental health workforce plan for health and social...

Offers and courses for Young People

7th - 13th February is Children's Mental Health Awareness week - the theme is Growing Together

Meet your new members of the Youth Parliament

Getting schools involved in parallel elections swith the local elections in May 2022

The report finds that: child poverty continues to rise with 4,300,000 (31%) of children in the UK living in poverty

Information for the Childcare and Play Workforce

For Loneliness and Isolation

Learn how to create catchy and effective content bilingually on social media.

Playing for Wellbeing

Home-Start Cymru here in Powys are back out and about!

The Welsh Health & Social Care Committee are looking for people with lived experience of hearing loss, or who are deaf, or professionals who have...

Recent review of possible child suicides in Wales and the support available

The Welsh Parliament has announced that its Health and Social Care Committee is launching a new inquiry focused on mental health inequalities across...

The Welsh Government has published a code of safeguarding practice setting out the government’s safeguarding expectations for all individuals, groups...

End Youth Homelessness Cymru is currently recruiting young people between the ages of 16-25 who have experienced homelessness or have been at risk of...

Training offered on Hate Crime, Mate Crime, ASB Crime, Migrants Rights and (open to the public) Understanding your Rights

If you work with young children Children in Wales would like to hear from you

Mess up the Mess are leading a project to use creative accessible tools to empower young people to ask important questions that are affecting them .

The First Minister has announced the appointment of Rocio Cifuentes as the new Children’s Commissioner for Wales.The First Minister has announced the...

Report from the Independent Anti- Slavery Commissioner and ECPAT UK (Every Child Protected Against Trafficking)

The Localities Initiative works across the 13 Locality Networks in Powys. These networks have been set up provide a forum for discussion about local...

Experts call for national network of playgrounds

Womens Health Implementation Group and the Perinatal Mental Health Network have partnered on a joint ‘Perinatal Health’ project for NHS Wales. Our...

Includes report on the joint session with the Children’s Commissioner for Wales team with Regional

Partnership Boards. The 'Listening' event provided...

Read the plan for safe communities

Powys residents living with or caring for a loved one with cancer are now able to borrow a selection of books recommended by Macmillan professionals...

The next meeting will be Wednesday 19th January 2pm

Welsh Government are seeking views on an updated strategy to stop violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence.

Accessibility Powys are offering introductory BSL classes to staff, volunteers and beneficiaries of third sector organisations in Powys, to start 11th...

The Chidlren's Commissioner has resources created with young people for young people

Having declared a climate change emergency and committed to reduce carbon emissions to net zero by 2030, Powys County Council would now like your...

Young people discuss what they want from mental health services.

Join PAVO and discuss the importance of retaining volunteers and exploring solutions to the issues groups are having regarding recruitment of...

Since March 2020, thousands of young women have been sharing their experiences of sexual harassment through the ‘Everyone’s Invited’ project. Since...

Children in Wales is giving parents an opportunity to share their views and feedback on a number of subjects that matter to parents.

Secoondment opportunity as Substance Misuse TrACE Lead

Includes Public Safety, Safeguarding, VAWDA, training, events and other topics

A new service from Action for Children

Call for Papers - could you take part?

Home Start suppports parents and families. The campaign aims to normalise concerns around mental health, loneliness, financial or relationship...

Young People are asked what are their top three priorities for the Youth parliament's work

Grants generally of between £5,000 and £20,000 for UK registered charities working in the area of children and young people, elderly, people with...

Free Online course with self directed materials

Powys County Council are looking at two options

A second wave of recruits to the new Powys Health and Care Academy have begun their work placements, supporting hospital services in Llandrindod...

A BIG thank you to all those that attended and contributed to the various sessions during our Annual Conference that took place last month. 

Read the survey of young people in Powys about their mental health experiences

Resilience and Bereavement Support Training

The next network will be Wednesday 19th January 2022. 2-4pm

The Mental Health Training for those working wtih young people up to 25 years.

Links are included in the guidance as this will provide clear advice as to some of the considerations needed when employing people under the age of...

After three very successful and well received day courses last year, Powys County Council is providing funding for three sessions of Umbrella Cymru...

Webinar Event Thursday 16th December, 10am - 11.30

Patterns of Financial Vulnerability in English and Welsh Charities After the Onset of the Pandemic was published on the 19th November by the Third...

Charities in Wales will be able to borrow up to £300,000 to take over community assets in this new scheme.

As creative groups start to reconvene after the restrictions of the pandemic, Creative Lives (formerly Voluntary Arts) wants to hear about the issues...

Children’s rights are recognised in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). The convention lists the 42 rights children and...

Emerging from the pandemic: are you ready to futureproof and fundraise?

Opportunities to meet the Community Foundation Wales and National Lottery

Read the first edition of "The Latest Word"

More than half of new Dads in football study feel they have no support for their mental health

Can you spare a few minutes of you time?

The purpose of this ITT is to re-open the Support Services framework for Young People, Children and Families framework under Round 2. Existing...

Read about the great work Play Wales do, and how they can support us all to promote Play

The Winter Pressures Grant Fund will aim to directly fund local activity that can help to alleviate pressures, create additional capacity/activity, or...

The skills and strategies needed to support teenagers through this challenging life stage

Welsh Government would like your views

“I welcome many aspects of this agreement, including the expansion of free school meals to all primary school children.“I welcome many aspects of this...

Welsh Government are seeking views on the draft long term tobacco control strategy for Wales, A Smoke-free Wales and the first two year delivery plan...

Powys Health and Care Academy currently have lots of great opportunities for bespoke Apprenticeship programmes.

People within North Powys are being asked for their views on early plans for a multi-agency health and wellbeing campus in Newtown.

Last chance to book for our week of online sessions and AGM

For activities untill March 31st 2022

Powys Partnership apply to National Lottery for funds to support young people 11-25 with their mental wellbeing

This is a Capital Grant - Deadline 8th December

The Child Development Fund (CDF) is allocating £150,000 to run a Small Grants Scheme in Powys for services supporting 0-5year olds. Deadline 26th...

Tender deadline Noon, 1st December

1 in 5 children in the UK are affected by their parents drinking

This includes advice on testing children under 5.

Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust’s trailblazing health and wellbeing project, Wild Skills Wild Spaces (WSWS), has attracted national acclaim with a...

11-17? Join the Children's Commisisoner for Wales in promoting Children's Rights

Powys County Council announce funding for 0-25 for winter of wellbeing

Meet the Buyer event 2nd November

The support framework for children, young people and families is holding a Meet the Buyer event - 16th November 10am.

Support the Powys Partnership by encouraging young people to complete this survey

Learn how PAVO can support your Trustees

NSPCC Learning has published findings from an independent evaluation of the impact of the Speak out Stay safe (SOSS) service, a safeguarding programme...

COVID-19 has caused major changes in our daily lives. It has stopped us going to school or work, it has stopped us spending time with friends and...

Powys' strategic plan for Welsh in education for the next ten years is in draft format and open for consultation

Sally Holland, Chidlren's Commissioner for Wales final report includes 18 recommendations on key areas affecting children and young people in Wales...

Children in Wales will develop a Young Volunteer Scheme that will create volunteering opportunities for young people aged 11-25 years across Wales

From Jane Hutt, Minister for Social Justice

Information from Public Health Wales

Support by Papyrus to young people under 35 who are experiencing suicidal thoughts

Do children and young people in Powys get enough time and space to play?

Uk Parliament Petitions Committee have published a report

A report from Unicef

This will build on the success of The Summer of Fun

Find resources that provide advice, ideas, and encouragement to help you meet life’s challenges.

See the varied events to raise awareness of this important issue

Beat are also now open for longer! The helpline is open 365 days a year from 9am – Midnight during the week, and 4pm – Midnight on weekends and bank...

If you offer support for Children, Young People and Families make sure your organisation is on the framework

Conversations with children and young people affected by Hate Crime in Wales

The report offers insights into poverty, employment and housing.

To inform the three year plan that is formed from Powys Play Sufficiency please share the survey for children and young people as widely as you can

Join us for our 2 hour training session with Victim Support Cymru to understand the impact of hate crime on health and wellbeing in modern Wales.

This will build the most comprehensive and up-to-date picture of work taking place across Wales and the UK to improve children and young people’s...

The Youth Endowment Fund (YEF) and Comic Relief plan to spend up to £10m on programmes that prevent children getting involved in violence

Report from Public Health Wales - Violence Prevention Unit

15th - 19th November

Beat wish to learn more about what best supports children and young people in Wales

This builds on the initial report of January 2021

Entries are open for the 2022 Accolades

Learning through Landscape Trust Grants

Montgomery Wildlife Trust have an exciting Wild Skills Wild Places series of workshops with sorts of activities including conservation, reserve...

Children in Wales release their report

It is here to stay, so what is the best way of doing it?

The next network to be held on Tuesday 12th October

Free training on Youth Mental Health

Last chance to take part - Deadline 17th September

The Youth Led Grant Scheme is open till 30th September

Have you heard about the Hate Crime Charter?

Do you understand the rights of victims?

Are you aware of the impact of Hate Crime on someone's health...

The booklist is targeted at children in Key Stage 2 (aged 7-11)

For all parents, grandparents and family

For all LGBTQ+ 16-15

Cruse Bereavment Care offer training on the Impact of Bereavement on Children and Young Poeple

Would the Young People you work with like to apply?

Welsh Government are looking for views on the LGBTQ+ action plan

Funding for community groups and voluntary organisations

Museums, Play and Sufficiency Seminar 6th October

Join us for an overview of the impact of hate crime on health and wellbeing in modern Wales.

This piece of work links to the No Wrong Door report from The Children's Commissioner for Wales

The Children, Young People and Education Committee want your views

Check the latest round of training from Chidlren in Wales

The next meeting of the network is 12th October

The survey of Play opportunities for children and young people in Powys helps to inform the next statutory three year plan.

The Welsh Government has begun to send letters to families about this.

On 27th August the guidance restrictions on playgrounds and outdoor play areas will be removed.

The All Wales Forum for Parents and Carers of People with Learning Disabilities offer two workshops to evaluate the Wales Health Equality Framework

Drop in Vaccination in Welshpool Saturday 4th September.

PACT are pleased to announce the return of the Visiting Mum Project

15 - 19 November 2021

Read the full report

The future of the workplace going forward from Covid 19

This applies to disabled children and young people up to age 25 with severe complex needs.

The Royal British Legion in Wales has partnered with SSCE Cymru to run a creative competition to celebrate their 100th anniversary.

Training offered includes Life Story, Motivational Interviewing and Safeguarding

Welsh Government consult on the LGBTQ+ Action Plan

A survey for Young and Young Adult Carers

Funding available for interventions which focus on preventing violence against women and girls in public spaces at night, including in the night-time...